comply

/kəmˈplaɪ/verb
Middle School
1

To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.

2

To accomplish, to fulfil.

3

To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.

4

To enfold; to embrace.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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